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1
Q

What is used to assess Alzheimers?

A

MIni mental state examination (MMSE)

2
Q

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s include…

A
  • advanced age
  • chemical imbalances
  • family history
  • genetic predisposition
  • environment wastes
  • previous head injury
  • Sex (female)
  • Ethnicity (African Americans, Hispanics)
3
Q

What types of medications would an Alzheimer’s patient be on?

A

antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anxiolytics